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International Case Studies in Food Tourism
No full textThis international case study book provides 28 expertly curated case studies on the topic of food tourism, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor to maximise student participation and learning. Embellished with questions, diagrams and data throughout, these case studies have been developed by academic and industry experts with the aim of creating a more interactive teaching experience focused on 'real-world' scenarios within food tourism. Each case study is logically structured and includes an aim and objectives, expected learning outcomes, required background knowledge, steps of implementation in class or online, as well as suggestions for further reading resources. Topics covered range from locally oriented gastronomy identity to innovation and sustainability, with the aim of preparing future professionals and equipping them with the necessary skills and competencies to succeed within the industry. Easy to use and international in scope, this volume is an ideal study resource for use in higher and vocational education, and its unique, teaching-led approach positions it as a vital study tool for instructors and students alike. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Aise Kim, Gürhan Aktaş and Metin Kozak
Digital Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure on Social Media and Consumer Perceptions
No full textMarkaların Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk (KSS) iletişimleri, marka itibarını arttırma, etkileşim sağlama ve şeffaflık konusundaki toplumsal beklentilere yanıt verme yetenekleri sayesinde son on yılda giderek daha önemli hale gelmiştir. İşaretleme teorisini ve paydaş teorisini temel alan bu çalışma, sosyal medyada KSS algılarının marka güveni ve tüketici etkileşimi üzerindeki etkisine, müşteri memnuniyetinin etkisi de göz önünde bulundurarak odaklanmaktadır. Tüketicilerin etkileşim düzeylerini etkili bir şekilde ölçmek için karma yöntem yaklaşımı kullanılmış, sosyal medyadaki KSS paylaşımlarının içerik analizi ve çevrimiçi anket gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma 1, marka tarafından üretilen sosyal media içeriklerindeki KSS algılarının tüketici etkileşmini nasıl etkilediğini incelemiştir. Seçilen bu markanın tweet'leri (n=290), içerik analizi ile incelenmiş ve ANOVA sonuçları, toplulukla ilgili KSS açıklamalarının tüketici etkileşimini arttırdığını göstermiştir. Çalışma 2 kapsamında, KSS açıklamalarını marka güveni, müşteri memnuniyeti ve tüketici etkileşimiyle ilişkilendiren önerilen modeli değerlendirmek amacıyla kesitsel bir tüketici anketi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Samsung markası kullanılarak yapılan çevirmiçi anket (n=312), faktör ve regresyon analizleriyle incelenmiştir ve sonuçlar, tüketiclerle uzun vadeli etkileşimlerde çağrı içeren KSS kampanyalarının etkileşim düzeylerini ve marka güvenini arttırdığını göstermiştir. Şeffaf KSS iletişim stratejileri sayesinde marka güveni ve tüketici etkileşimi güçlendirilebilir. Bu bulgular, dijital tüketici davranışı bağlamında paydaş teorisinin kullanımını genişletmek ve KSS iletişiminde paydaş teorisiyle bağlantısını vurgulamak açısından teorik çerçeveye katkı sağlamıştır. Ayrıca, işaretleme teorisinin bu baglama entegrasyonu, KSS iletişimlerinin markalar ve paydaşlar arasındaki bilgi asimetrisini azaltan işaretler olarak rolüne dikkat çekmektedir. Yöntemsel çıkarımlar, KSS stratejilerinin sosyal medyada tüketici etkileşimini arttırabileceğini vurgulamaktadır.Brands' corporate social responsibility (CSR) communications on social media have become increasingly important in the recent decade due to their ability to enhance brand reputation, drive engagement, and address societal expectations for transparency. Drawing on signaling and stakeholder theories, this study focuses on the impact of CSR perceptions on social media on brand trust and consumer engagement, considering the impact of customer satisfaction. A mixed-method approach was used to effectively measure the engagement levels of the consumers through a content analysis of CSR posts on social media and an online survey. Study 1 examines how CSR disclosures of brand-generated social media content influence consumer engagement. Tweets of a selected brand (n=290) were analyzed by content analysis, and ANOVA results showed that community-related CSR disclosures boost consumer engagement. In Study 2, a cross-sectional consumer survey was carried out to evaluate the proposed model connecting CSR disclosure with brand trust, customer satisfaction, and consumer engagement. The online survey (n=312) utilized the Samsung brand. Survey data was analyzed by factor and regression analyses, and the results showed that for long-term interactions with consumers, CSR campaigns with calls to action increase engagement levels and brand trust. Brand trust and consumer engagement can be strengthened via transparent CSR communication strategies. These findings contributed to the theoretical framework in terms of enlarging the use of the stakeholder theory in digital consumer behavior and underlining the connection of stakeholder theory in CSR communication. Furthermore, the integration of signaling theory into this context emphasizes the role of CSR communications as signals that reduce information asymmetry between brands and stakeholders. Managerial implications underscore the fact that CSR strategies can improve consumer engagement on social media
Geographies of Place-Affective Trans-Becoming: an Ethnography of Drag in Istanbul
No full textThis paper presents an ethnographic study of Dudakların Cengi, a drag and queer performing event series in Istanbul, where a community of predominantly trans and non-binary performers create a place of collectivity for self-expression and gender exploration. Drawing on trans and feminist geographical perspectives, we examine how the participants use drag as a way of creating shared imagery, exploring themselves in relation to gender, and producing places in the city through their performances beyond the stage. We conceptualise Dudakların Cengi as a place-as-becoming that emerges from the intensities of social ties, flows, narratives, and sensations. We also propose a geographical understanding of gendered embodiment to account for transness in new spatial ways that enable the interrogation of phenomena that do not immediately yield their relevancy to the category of gender. The data was collected in over three years of presence within the field through situated and reflexive participant observation, informal conversations, in-depth interviews, and the participants’ written narratives. We analyse the data with iterative cycles of grounded theory completed with continuous collaborative theorisation with participants. Through this collaborative theorisation, a series of concepts emerge that explain the experiences of the participants: opening drag, collectivising the stage, socialising in drag, urban navigation of gender, and an unfolding sense of drag. Together, these concepts help explain a novel understanding of place-affective trans-becoming. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.Social Science Citation Inde
The Effect of Educational Leadership on Students' Achievement: a Cross-Cultural Meta-Analysis Research on Studies Between 2006 and 2024
No full textThis meta-analysis combined various leadership approaches to examine the relationship between educational leadership and student achievement. The literature review encompassed 348 independent research articles/dissertations, with a sample group of 3,659,268 study subjects. Analyses conducted using a random-effects model revealed that educational leadership had a medium-level effect on student achievement. The impact of educational leadership on student achievement was found to be more substantial in collectivist cultures (e.g. Asia) than in individualistic cultures (e.g. the USA). Among the leadership theories, instructional leadership and leadership practices demonstrated the most significant effects. The influence of educational leadership on student achievement varies according to geographical continent, national cultural background, school level, and academic achievement. As anticipated, the impact of educational leadership practices on student achievement diminished over time during exceptional circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the observed effect of educational leadership on student achievement, future research should investigate the influence of leadership on other school components and stakeholders.Social Science Citation Inde
Using Machine Learning To Identify Key Predictors of Maternal Success in Sheep for Improved Lamb Survival
No full textThis study investigates key physiological, genetic, and environmental factors influencing maternal success in sheep to enhance lamb survival and maternal quality. Using data from native and crossbred prolific ewes in a high-altitude, cold-climate region, we applied machine learning models to predict mothering scores based on dam characteristics, birth conditions, and lamb attributes. Pregnant ewes were monitored 24 hours per day, beginning three days before parturition, with minimal human intervention. Predictor variables included dam breed, body weight, age, litter size, lamb genotype, lambing season, time of lambing, parturition duration, and lambing assistance. Several machine learning algorithms, including Random Forest, Decision Trees, Logistic Regression, and Support Vector Machines (SVM), were evaluated for predictive accuracy. The Random Forest model achieved the highest accuracy (67.2%) and demonstrated the best overall performance with a 0.41 Kappa statistic and the lowest mean absolute error (0.59). Feature importance analysis identified dam weight at birth, parturition duration, and lamb birth weight as the strongest predictors of maternal success. The Decision Tree model highlighted time of lambing, lamb genotype, and lambing assistance as key decision points for classifying mothering ability. Further analysis revealed that shorter parturition durations (<= 38 min), unassisted lambing, and smaller litter sizes were associated with higher mothering scores. Breed-specific maternal differences were also observed, with crossbred prolific ewes exhibiting stronger maternal instincts. These findings provide actionable insights for precision livestock farming, emphasizing the importance of genetic selection, birthing management, and environmental monitoring to enhance maternal efficiency and lamb survival.Innovation for Sustainable Sheep and Goat Production in Europe [iSAGE-679302]The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article. This research was partly funded by the Innovation for Sustainable Sheep and Goat Production in Europe (iSAGE-679302).Emerging Sources Citation Inde
Structural Descriptors for Subunit Interface Regions in Homodimers: Effect of Lipid Membrane and Secondary Structure Type
No full textA total of 1311 homodimers were collected and analyzed in three different categories to highlight the impact of lipid environment and secondary structure type: 422 cytoplasmic α-helix, 411 cytoplasmic β-strand, and 478 membrane complexes. Structural features of the interface connecting two monomers were investigated and compared to those of the non-interface surface. Every residue on the surface of each monomer was explored based on four attributes: solvent-accessible surface area (SASA), protrusion index (Cx), surface planarity, and surface roughness. SASA and Cx distribution profiles clearly distinguished the interface from the surface in all categories, where the rim of the interface displayed higher SASA and Cx values than the rest of the surface. Surface residues in membrane complexes protruded less than cytoplasmic ones due to the hydrophobic environment, and consequently, the difference between surface and interface residues became less noticeable in that category. Cytoplasmic β-strand complexes displayed markedly lower SASA at the interface core than at the surface. The major distinction between the surface and interface was achieved through surface roughness, which displayed significantly higher values for the interface than the surface, especially in cytoplasmic complexes. Clearly, a surface which is relatively rugged favors the association of two monomers through multiple van der Waals interactions and hydrogen-bond formations. Another structural descriptor with strong distinguishing ability was surface planarity, which was higher at the interface than at the non-interface surface. Surface flatness would eventually facilitate the interconnectedness of an interface with a network of residue pairs bridging two complementary surfaces. Analysis of contact pairs revealed that hydrophobic pairs have the highest frequency of occurrence in the lipid environment of membrane complexes. However, despite the scarcity of polar residues at the interface, the likelihood of observing a contact between polar residues was markedly higher than that of hydrophobic ones. © 2025 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society.Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, TÜBİTAK, (221Z078); Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, TÜBİTAKScience Citation Index Expande
Isn’t It an Environmental Catastrophe: Analyzing the Russian War on Ukraine in the Context of Environmental Security
No full textThe Russian War on Ukraine since February 2022 has caused multidimensional catastrophes in relation to human, economic, cultural, infrastructural, political, and environmental impacts. Of particular concern is the impact on Ukraine’s biodiversity, one of the most diverse in the European region, as well as the water resources within the borders of Ukraine. The main focus of this study is to analyze the ongoing ecological catastrophe caused by the Russian War on Ukraine, from the environmental security perspective. It examines the disparity between the environmental policies of the Russian Federation and the ongoing environmental destruction caused by the military invasion of Ukraine. Using the process tracing, content analysis and case study as methodological approaches, the study contributes to understanding the Russian War on Ukraine through a contemporary and analytical approach and reveals the inconsistent parts of Russian environmental policies. It also provides some broader insights into the role of environmental security during the war in the Anthropocene age. © 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
Fighting Authoritarian Populism with Populism in Polarised Turkey
No full textGlobally, populism is on the rise. Studies demonstrate how populism is a 'thin' ideology that is articulated with ideologies ranging from authoritarianism to its challenges. Here, we examine how two politicians who, at similar times in their careers, represented themselves as inclusive and democratic, yet articulated different incarnations of populism. One of these (Turkish President Erdo & gbreve;an) has since become an authoritarian populist and the other (Ekrem & Idot;mamo & gbreve;lu), Erdo & gbreve;an's political opposition. Both & Idot;mamo & gbreve;lu in 2019 and Erdo & gbreve;an in 1994 were first elected as Istanbul's mayor. Using Critical Discourse Analysis, we analyse their public utterances around the times of these mayoral victories. This close reading reveals how discursive strategies are used in Erdo & gbreve;an's utterances that articulate the seeds of authoritarian populism while & Idot;mamo & gbreve;lu, 25 years later, uses populism to challenge these. This study offers insights into how populism can be employed to both articulate and challenge authoritarian populism.British Academy [SRG23\230179]This research was funded by the British Academy, grant number SRG23\230179
Evaluating Green Marketing Practices in the Logistics Industry Under Type-2 Neutrosophic Fuzzy Environment
No full textThe logistics industry is under increasing pressure to implement Green Marketing (GM) strategies in response to growing environmental concerns and rising stakeholder expectations. Although international organizations and governments encourage the adoption of sustainability, practical decision support tools for executing GM strategies, particularly within logistics Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), remain underdeveloped. This study tries to advance the literature by introducing a novel hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework that uniquely integrates Delphi, CRiteria Importance Through Inter-criteria Correlation (CRITIC), and Mixed Aggregation by cOmprehensive Normalization Technique (MACONT) methods with Type-2 Neutrosophic Numbers (T2NNs). Unlike prior fuzzy MCDM studies, this integration simultaneously incorporates subjective and objective weighting, preserves ordinal consistency, and explicitly manages higher-order uncertainty. The model is applied to evaluate the GM performance of logistics SMEs in Turkey, identify key evaluation criteria, and rank firms accordingly. Among the evaluated criteria, “Land usage” and “Investment in reducing greenhouse gas emissions” emerged as the most influential, while “Omsan Logistics” is identified as the top-performing firm in GM practices. The model's reliability is then confirmed through a two-phase sensitivity analysis, demonstrating robustness across different scenarios. The findings of this work provide significant implications for logistics managers, policymakers, and researchers aiming to enhance environmental performance and make informed decisions in complex and ambiguous operational environments. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
Communication Strategies in Sustainable Fashion
No full textModa her zaman yaşam tarzımızın ayrılmaz bir parçası olmuştur. Bu bağlamda, yavaş moda ve hızlı moda, sürdürülebilirlik konusunda sektördeki iki paradigmayı temsil eder. Hızlı moda, tüketicilerin son trendlere olan tercihleriyle yönlendirilen ucuz kıyafetlerin hızlı üretimiyle bağlantılıdır. Yavaş moda, moda endüstrisinde uzun vadeli giyilebilir, yüksek kaliteli kıyafetler ve zamansız moda ile bağlantılıdır. Çalışma, Türkiye'de sürdürülebilir ve yavaş modanın durumunu incelemeyi, Türkiye'de sürdürülebilir ve yavaş modanın bağlantısına ve Türkiye'de sürdürülebilir modanın sosyal medya gibi iletişim stratejileriyle bağlantısına odaklanmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmanın temel amacı, sürdürülebilir modanın sosyal medya ve iletişim faaliyetlerinde nasıl bir rol oynadığını ve hedef kitleyle etkileşim kurmak için hangi iletişim stratejilerini kullandığını açıklamaktır. Araştırma sonuçları, iki Türk sürdürülebilir markası ve iki sürdürülebilir moda derneğiyle yapılan yarı yapılandırılmış, derinlemesine görüşmeler yoluyla elde edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, sürdürülebilir moda sektöründeki farkındalığa rağmen yüksek sosyal medya reklam bütçeleri, sınırlı ölçekli kampanyalar ve sosyal medyada hedef kitleye ulaşmadaki zorluklar sektörün gelişmesinin önündeki temel engellerdir. Bu çalışma, sosyal medya ve sosyal medyada stratejik mesajlaşmayı içeren iletişim stratejilerinin rolünü araştırmaktadır. Bulgular, sürdürülebilir moda markalarının ve sürdürülebilirlik derneklerinin sürdürülebilir uygulamalarını ağırlıklı olarak sosyal medyada (örneğin Instagram'da stratejik mesajlaşma), web sitelerinde ve dijital platformlarda sergilediğini göstermektedir. Bu çalışma ile sürdürülebilir moda markaları ve derneklerinin iletişim stratejileri ile sürdürülebilir uygulamaları konusunda derinlemesine bir anlayış ortaya konulmuştur. Türkiye'de sürdürülebilir moda yaygın olarak tanınmamaktadır ve bu da sürdürülebilir markaları ve sürdürülebilirlik derneklerini iletişim stratejilerini sosyal medya platformlarıyla iyileştirmenin yollarını aramaya yöneltmektedir. Ancak, insanlar sürdürülebilir moda hakkında bilgi edindiklerinde merak duymakta ve daha fazla bilgi edinmek istemektedirler. Sürdürülebilirlik vakıfları ve sürdürülebilir moda markaları Türkiye'de sürdürülebilir moda üzerine eğitimler sunarken, iletişim stratejilerinin ana odağı Instagram gönderileri, web sitesi paylaşımları ve mümkün olduğunca etkileşimli olma çabalarıdır. Ancak sınırlı bağlantıları ve zayıf yapılandırılmış stratejileri nedeniyle hedef kitle üzerinde uzun süreli bir etki yaratamadıkları görülmektedir. Sürdürülebilir moda alanındaki iletişim stratejilerine odaklanan çalışma, sürdürülebilir derneklerin ve sürdürülebilirlik markalarının hedef kitlelerine ulaşmak için iletişim mecralarını nasıl oluşturduklarına dair bir bakış açısı sunmaktadır. Sürdürülebilir moda alanında iletişim stratejilerini güçlendirmek için taktikler önerilecektir. Anahtar Sözcükler: Sürdürülebilirlik, yavaş moda,tüketici,iletişim stratejileriFashion has always been an integral part of our lifestyle. Within this context, slow fashion and fast fashion represent two paradigms in the industry regarding sustainability. Fast fashion is characterized by the rapid production of low-cost clothing driven by consumer trends, while slow fashion promotes durable, high-quality clothes and timeless design. This study examines the connection between sustainable and slow fashion in Turkey and their use of social media as a communication strategy. It aims to explore how sustainable fashion is represented on social media platforms and which communication strategies are employed to engage the target audience. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with two Turkish sustainable fashion brands and two sustainability-focused associations. Findings reveal that although awareness is growing about sustainable fashion, the sector faces challenges such as high social media advertising budgets, limited campaigns, and difficulty in engaging the audience. The study explores the role of social media communication strategies, and findings show that sustainable fashion brands and sustainability associations mainly showcase their sustainable practices through social media (e.g., strategic messaging on Instagram), websites, and digital platforms. In Turkey, sustainable fashion is not yet widely recognized, which leads sustainable brands and sustainability associations to find ways to improve their communication strategies with social media platforms. Once introduced, consumers are curious and willing to learn more. Communication strategies of sustainability foundations and sustainable fashion brands in Turkey include Instagram posts and website content. Still, due to limited connections and weakly structured strategies, they cannot create a long-lasting impact on the audience. The study offers a perspective on how sustainable brands and associations develop communication strategies. Tactics will be suggested to strengthen communication strategies in the field of sustainable fashion. Keywords: Sustainability, slow fashion, consumer, communication strategie